City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez, District 3

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Isabel Salcido, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

April 30, 2019

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

April 29, 2019

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students from La Fe Preparatory School

Amaia Kapenga

Emilio Martinez

Sofia Favela

Jesus Martinez

James Kaufmann

Kiara Garza

Maximo Hernandez

Mia Gandara

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

National Infant Immunization Week

2.

Travel and Tourism Week

3.

El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Week

4.

Stamp Out Hunger Day

5.

Carlos Hisa Day

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by  City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote   has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

1.1.

Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 16, 2019 and the Agenda Review Meeting of April 15, 2019.

All Districts

City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

3.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Recognition and Non Disturbance Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“Ground Landlord”) and Maximus Federal Services, Inc. (“Sublessee”) for portions of Lots 1, 2, and 9 and all of Lot 10, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit One, Replat “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas municipally known and numbered as 12 Founders Blvd., El Paso, Texas.  The agreement provides for the U.S. Census Bureau’s continued presence at 12 Founders Boulevard in the event of termination of Ground Lease for any reason other than the expiration of the Ground Lease at the end of its term.

District 2

El Paso International Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

4.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

4.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the El Paso County Juvenile Board (the "Board") on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department ("JPD"), the 65th District Court (the "Court") and the El Paso Police Department ("EPPD") for the purpose of handling, detaining and apprehending of juveniles taken into custody by the El Paso Police Department

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Zina Silva, (915) 212-4306

(Attachment)

5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Annexation Agreement between the City and EPT Desert Sands LLC, for 3.0 acres of real property located North of Montana Ave. and West of Rich Beem, which will specify the terms and conditions in which the property will be annexed should the City annex the property as well as the services and schedule of service that the City will provide following annexation. Furthermore, that the City Manager or his Designee is authorized to provide any and all notices required under law in order to annex this property. SUAX19-00001

Adjacent to District 5

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Karina Brasgalla, (915) 212-1604

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

5.2.

A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan Being a Portion Of Lot 17 And All Of Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 2, Alexander Addition ,  City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Property Owner: Veronica and Francisco Macias, LLC. PZDS19-00007

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Santiago Vallejo, (915) 212-1561

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

6.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

6.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and HUITT ZOLLARS, INC., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “MONTANA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS” for an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($287,180.00); that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of Three Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($387,180.00); and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement.

District 2

Capital Improvement, Yvette Hernandez, (915) 212-1860

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

6.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board to establish the mutual responsibilities and duties regarding the design and installation of water and sanitary sewer services at the Eastside Regional Park. The City shall pay an estimated engineering fee of $2,100.16 to El Paso Water. The estimated construction cost of $105,008.05 for installation of water and wastewater lines will be paid to the City’s contractor as part of the Eastside Regional Park Phase I project construction contract.

District 5

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

7.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

7.1.

Donald J. Sevigny to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Claudia Ordaz Perez.

Representative Claudia Ordaz Perez, (915) 212-0006

(Attachment)

8.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

8.1.

Matt Kerr to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

9.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

9.1.

William R. Veliz to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Representative Isabel Salcido.

Representative Isabel Salcido, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

10.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

10.1.

Tami L. Keating to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

10.2.

Carlos Vega to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

10.3.

Blake Downey to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

11.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

11.1.

Tamara Gladkowski to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

12.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

12.1.

Jesus Pablo Oñate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

12.2.

Joseph Rivas to the Building and Standards Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez.

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

13.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

13.1.

Anthony Tomasheski to the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

13.2.

Mauricio Felix to the Fair Housing Task Force, as a regular member, by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

13.3.

Celeste Varela to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

14.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

14.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body, of refunds of tax overpayments, greater than $2,500.00.  (See Attachment A).

All Districts

Tax Office, Maria O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

15.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

15.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Mayor Dee Margo:

$200.00 Betty M. MacGuire; $250.00 Dr. Guy Johnsen, $500.00 Tad Smith

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 9:00 a.m. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

16.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management:

16.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract of sale with Northtowne Village Joint Venture for the sale of 73.19 acres, more or less, being a portion of Section 31, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Surveys, El Paso County, Texas.

District 4

El Paso Water, James Wolff Sr., (915) 594-5511

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 14, 2019

16.2.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract of sale with Northtowne Village Joint Venture for the sale of 43.40 acres, more or less, being a portion of Section 31, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Surveys, El Paso County, Texas.

District 4

El Paso Water, James Wolff Sr., (915) 594-5511

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 14, 2019

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

17.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

17.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Mitchell Adding Machine Company Inc. dba Mitchell Time and Parking, the sole source authorized provider for Amano McGann revenue control software and equipment used at the Airport Parking Lot, with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year.

Contract Variance: The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the previous contract, is as follows: A decrease of $334,857.43 which is an 86% decrease compared to previous contract. The previous contract included maintenance and equipment upgrades with the majority of funds allocated to the equipment upgrades. This contract includes maintenance.

Department:                            El Paso International Airport

Award to:                                             Mitchel Adding Machine Company Inc. dba Mitchell Time and Parking

                                                Austin, TX

Initial Term:                             1 year

Option:                                   1 year

Annual Estimated Award:       $  54,992.57

Total Estimated Award:          $111,634.92 (2 years)

Account No.:                                       562–3000–62080–522290

Funding Source:                     Airport Operations - Office Equipment Maintenance Contracts

Districts:                                              All

This is a Sole Source, requirement contract.

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181  

El Paso International Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

18.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

18.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform civil engineering consulting services on a task by task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following six (6) consultants:

1. Brock & Bustillos, Inc.

2. CEA Group

3. Conde, Inc.

4. CONSOR Engineers, LLC

5. ESSCO International, Inc.

6. Moreno Cardenas, Inc.

Each On Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($750,000.00), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

18.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2019-748 Rich Beem Lighting to Tri-State Electric, Ltd. for an estimated total award of $1,098,500.00.  The project will consist of the construction of roadway illumination utilizing full cutoff light fixtures on Rich Beem Boulevard from Montana to Montwood. Illumination shall be dark-sky compliant utilizing LED based on photometric study, which provides full roadway illumination consistent with requirements of El Paso City Code.

Department:    Capital Improvement

Award to:                     Tri-State Electric, Ltd.

                                    Vinton, TX

Item(s):                        All

Initial Term:     300 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                     $1,098,500.00

Total Estimated Award:          $1,098,500.00

Account No.:   190-4800-29010-580270-PCP13PRKA03

Funding Source:         2012 Quality of Life Bond

District:                        5

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Tri-State Electric, Ltd., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

District 5

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

19.1.

Presentation and discussion on a report by BKD, LLP on the financial and grants audit for the City of El Paso. The report to the City Council will include the audit opinion regarding the City financial statements and a brief overview of the financial results for the City for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.

All Districts

Office of the Comptroller, Pat Degman, (915) 212-1170

Office of the Comptroller, Charles Lino, (915) 212-1152

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.2.

Body Worn Cameras for the El Paso Police Department.

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Zina Silva, (915) 212-4306

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.3.

Presentation and discussion regarding the Police Department's Unmanned Aircraft System program.

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Patrick Maloney, (915) 212-4300

Police, Adriana Romero, (915) 212-4296

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.4.

Presentation and update on the Eastside Master Plan.

Districts 5, 6 and 7

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.5.

Presentation and discussion providing a recap of the 2019 Goal Team Reporting Cycle.

All Districts

Performance Office, Julie Baldwin-Munoz, (915) 212-1204

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.6.

Budget Update.

All Districts

Office of Management and Budget, K. Nicole Cote, (915) 212-1092

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

A sign-up form is available on line at http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

20.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

20.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign the First Amendment to Ordinance No. 018871, the Land Exchange Agreement between the City of El Paso and FSW Investments, LP to extend the deadline by which the parties must enter into a development agreement; amend certain definitions and the manner in which closing is to occur; and to provide for the City’s cooperation in the creation of a Municipal Management District over the City-owned property located in the northeast section of the City being transferred to FSW Investments, LP.

Districts 1 and 4

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

21.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

21.1.

An Ordinance granting a franchise for Dominion Ambulance, LLC to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino,  (915) 212-5610

(Attachment)

21.2.

An Ordinance granting a franchise for Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino,  (915) 212-5610

(Attachment)

21.3.

An Ordinance granting a franchise for Life Ambulance Service, Inc. to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino,  (915) 212-5610

(Attachment)

21.4.

An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.85 (Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services), Section 9.85.110 (Personnel, Vehicles and Equipment – Standards and Requirements; Inspection), Subsection C, to correct a reference to the type of equipment each ambulance must carry; the penalty as provided in Section 9.85.130 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino,  (915) 212-5610

(Attachment)

22.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

22.1.

An Ordinance vacating a 20’ alley out of Block 77, Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. SURW18-00003 Subject Property: South of Paisano and East of Kansas, Applicant: Housing Authority of the City of El Paso

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Nelson Ortiz, (915) 212-1606

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

23.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

23.1.

An Ordinance to amend the City of El Paso Bike Plan to delete Resler Canyon Connection from the City of El Paso Bike Plan.

District 1

Streets and Maintenance, Richard Bristol, (915) 212-0151

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

24.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

24.1.

Discussion and action on a request from Las Palmas Tierra Este LLC for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of a public school for a proposed restaurant requesting to sell mixed beverages non-late hours, for the property located at 2260 Zaragoza, Suite 121 to 123, and legally described as a portion Lot 1, Block 1, Zaraeste, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 5

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Raul Garcia, (915) 212-1643

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

24.2.

Discussion and action on a request from A2K Ventures, LLC for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of a public school for a restaurant requesting to sell beer and wine non-late hours, for the property located at 985 Resler, Suite A, and legally described as a Portion of Lot 3 and 4, Block 1 Westview Place, and a Portion of  Lot 1, Block 71, West Hills #21, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Raul Garcia, (915) 212-1643

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

25.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

25.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council finds that the development of the Paso del Norte Trail serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational, health and community benefits to the residents and visitors of El Paso and officially supports the Paso del Norte Health Foundation efforts to raise funds for the implementation of the Paso del Norte Trail in accordance with the Paso del Norte Trail Master Plan.

All Districts

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak, (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

25.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Manager be authorized to sign a Donation Agreement with Paso Del Norte Health Foundation for the donation of design services to develop plans and specifications for the Playa Drain Trail Phase II, from Riverside HS (Whittier Drive) to Ysleta HS (Liberty Street).

District 3

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak, (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

26.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

26.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fourth Amendment to Sun Metro Mass Transit Management Services Agreement for Fixed Route Transit with First Transit, Inc., to require the development of a Comprehensive Plan that further delineates the duties and performance measures of the Mass Transit/Sun Metro Director and the Assistant Director for Streetcar Operations related to the operational phase of the streetcar program and the fixed route.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0023

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

27.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

27.1.

Discussion and action on a resolution that the City Council approves the Facility Capital Improvement project (“Project”) as described in Exhibit “A” of this Resolution; and that the City Manager is authorized to identify and establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers to effectuate the Project.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

27.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council approves the allocation of additional funds to the Museum and Cultural Arts Facilities Improvements project of the “City of El Paso 2012 Quality of Life Bond Issuance FY2020 Plan” in the amount of $515,584.37 from savings generated from completed Proposition 2 2012 Quality of Life Bond projects and investment interest earnings of Quality of Life funds in the amount of $992,571.94.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriquez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

27.3.

Public hearing regarding ROP Artcraft, LLC’s West Towne Marketplace River Oaks Properties proportionality appeal to the El Paso City Council under Texas Local Government Code section 212.904 and El Paso Municipal Code Chapter 19.46

All Districts

El Paso Water, R. Alan Shubert, (915) 594-5644

(Attachment)

28.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

28.1.

Update from the Texas Department of Transportation and discussion and action on reconstruction projects along Mesa Street and Transmountain Highway. [POSTPONED FROM 04-02-19]

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

(Attachment)

28.2.

Presentation by the Law School Initiative. [POSTPONED FROM 04-16-19]

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

28.3.

Discussion and action on amending Ordinance No. 018746, which establishes the deadlines and procedures for placing matters on the agenda for City Council meetings, to revise the requirements for the placement of agenda items by City Council Members. [POSTPONED FROM 04-16-19]

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

28.4.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association (EPMPOA) for the sale of a decommissioned 2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Defender Motorcycle 4700, to be used by the Association for activities that include, but are not limited to, Safety Presentations, Static Displays, Parades, and Law Enforcement recruitment.

All Districts

Representative Henry Rivera (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

28.5.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that supports the mission of the El Paso Chapter of Deeds Not Words, to have open dialogue regarding sexual health.

All Districts

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

28.6.

Discussion and action on the creation of a conservation easement on the Knapp Land Purchase Agreement.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

(Attachment)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

ADJOURN

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

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Hearing Assistance Devices are available upon request.

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